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Strawberry Shortcake Napoleon
This napoleon will look like a leaning tower when youve finished building it. A fork and knife will be your best tools to eat it with. Serve it on a large plate to accommodate its collapse.

1 3/4 cups sliced fresh strawberries
1 teaspoon sugar substitute
8 pecan halves
One 2:90 waffle
2 tablespoons light or non-fat whipped topping

Preheat the oven to 375F. Sprinkle the sliced strawberries with the sugar substitute and set aside. Crumble the pecans into small pieces and toast in the oven for 3 to 5 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from the oven and let cool.

Toast the waffle and cut it in half. Spoon some of the sweetened strawberries on a large plate, place a half waffle on top, and top with another heaping spoonful of berries. Repeat the process with the remaining waffle and berries. Finish with the whipped topping and toasted pecans.

Serves 1

CALORIES 270; FIBER 9g; FAT 12g; PROTEIN 6g; CARB 40g; SODIUM 220mg

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